Canada: Associate Program Director -- Master of Education School Counseling Program

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Canada: Associate Program Director -- Master of Education School Counseling Program
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Canadian Positions
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Department:
School of Education and Leadership
Locations:
Victoria, British Columbia
Posted:
Dec 19, 2022
Closes:
Open Until Filled
Type:
Full-time
Position ID:
157177
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About **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***.:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of the National University System. We are dedicated to providing accessible, achievable higher education to adult learners. As a pioneer in digital learning, we have been delivering online education for over 40 years. CityU is ranked by the U.S. News & World Report among the top for online bachelor's degree programs, and among the top online programs for veterans in the U.S. CityU prides itself on having a completion rate of twice the national average according to data from the Chronicle of Higher Education.
CityU has over 20 locations in the Northwest and worldwide. Many of our degree, certificate and endorsement programs are offered online, in-person, mixed-mode and in performance-based formats. Aside from its flagship campus and headquarters in Seattle, CityU offers programs in Canada, China, the Czech Republic, Mexico, Slovakia, Switzerland, and Vietnam.
Job Description:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. in Canada is seeking a qualified full-time Associate Program Director for the School of Education and Leadership, Master of Education School Counselling Program. The successful candidate will have a practitioner focus and is encouraged to continue their development as a facilitator of learning. Demonstrated experience in connecting academic curriculum to relevance in the workplace is highly desired.
Job Summary:
The Associate Program Director reports to an Academic Program Director and contributes to a quality student experience by ensuring the success of program components, which may include program design, assessment, technology integration, and curriculum development. The Associate Program Director also assists in managing teaching and associate faculty, fostering student development, and engagement in academic governance.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
1. Program Coordination
Assists the Academic Program Director by assessing, reviewing, and developing specified program components.
Maintains program currency and assists in the effort to review and revise programs to enhance student learning experience.
2. Teaching Excellence
Teaches 3 courses or the equivalent per year within compensation.
Models excellence in teaching and learning and fosters student development.
Clinical supervision.
Conducts and supervises research.
3. Performance of Teaching Faculty
Establishes expectations for excellence in teaching and learning.
Ensures effective orientation, training, mentoring, and coaching.
Responsible for monitoring and improving the performance of teaching faculty.
4. Curriculum Development and Review
Assists the Academic Program Director in ensuring that program curriculum is in alignment with CityU Academic Model and focuses on application and current practice.
Assumes responsibility for developing program components as assigned and for evaluating and updating existing curricula.
Assists the Academic Program Director in ensuring alignment of program with accreditation standards.
5. Student Learning and Development
Supports student learning and engagement. Proactively develops students to become responsible, ethical, self-directed professionals.
6. Academic and Institutional Governance
Engages in formal and/or informal academic and institutional governance by serving on councils and committees.
7. Currency and Scholarship
Ensures currency of assigned faculty.
Models, encourages, and promotes scholarship in teaching and learning.
8. Service and Outreach
Participates in and promotes professional communities in areas of expertise.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
An earned doctoral degree in Counseling Education or related fields from an accredited institution. An MEd, MA, or Master of Counselling with at least 5 years of experience in a school counselling or clinical counselling environment would also be considered.
Minimum of 3 years of proven experience in teaching, preferably in both in-class and online modes of educational delivery.
Experience in higher education management and adult education.
Ability to address academic-related issues and concerns in support of retention and student success.
Demonstrated experience leading and managing in a creative and fast-paced environment.
Ability to work comfortably with and manage virtual teams.
Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal skills. Must be able to relate to and communicate with diverse students, faculty, staff, and external communities.
Ability to present a professional image on behalf of the academic school and CityU as appropriate.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office products and learning management systems in support of quality teaching and learning.
Additional Information:
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.
Working Conditions:
The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Work is generally performed indoors in a typical office setting.
Evening and weekend hours are required in this position.
Travel, including the possibility of overnight travel, may be required.
Location:
Victoria, British Columbia
Salary information:
CAD $86,000 - $92,000 DOE
Application Instructions:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application is one that includes:
Completed Electronic Application Form
Resume
Cover Letter
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**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

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